Vocabulary
People
Places
Government
Democracy
100
What are Tyrants?
Tyrants are people who hold absolute power and use it in a cruel or oppressive way.
100
Who is Zeus
Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology and king of the gods
100
What is this?
The Parthenon
100
How do you get into the Boule?
By Lottery
100
What is Democracy?
Democracy is a system of government where people have a say in how their country is run, either directly or through elected representatives.
200
Who is Hephaestus?
God of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes.
200
What happens at the Pnyx
The members of the assembly would meet
300
Who is Apollo?
Apollo is a Greek god in ancient mythology. He is often associated with the sun, music, healing, and prophecy.
300
What is the Acropolis?
A fortified hilltop or citadel in Athens, typically containing religious and governmental buildings, including the famous Parthenon.
300
Who were the Boule?
A 500-member council in charge of setting the agenda and evaluating proposals at the Ecclesia.
400
Who is Kronos?
The god of time, and the King of the Titans.
400
Which city is Mount Olympus in
The border of Thessaly and Macedonia
400
What were the eligibility requirements for individuals to become citizens in ancient Athens?
0nly free men were considered citizens in Athens.
500
Name all the Olympian gods
i1. Zeus - King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus
2. Hera - Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and childbirth
3. Poseidon - God of the sea and earthquakes
4. Demeter - Goddess of agriculture and the harvest
5. Athena - Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts
6. Apollo - God of the sun, music, healing, and prophecy
7. Artemis - Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth
8. Ares - God of war and violence
9. Aphrodite - Goddess of love, beauty, and desire
10. Hephaestus - God of fire, blacksmiths, and craftsmanship
11. Hermes - Messenger of the gods and god of travel, commerce, and thieves
12. Dionysus - God of wine, festivities, and ecstasy
500
What is this?
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens